Gourgou Lab

Welcome!

We seek to understand the neuronal basis of behavior. We are interested in how i) sensory input, ii) an organism’s physiological state (aging, food intake), and iii) genetic background affect the functional dynamics of neurons and neuronal circuits, and ultimately shape animals’ behavior. We focus on learning, memory, and locomotion.

We use Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), a tiny roundworm, as our model system. To pose the questions, we employ behavioral assays, genetics tools, imaging techniques, mathematical models, and engineering approaches, such as dynamical systems theory, 3D printing and nanoparticle manipulation.

We are fascinated by Art/Science Integration, as manifested in the LuCelegans and SoniCelegans projects.

Find out more about our research endeavors, our publications, the people involved, our latest news, and more.

Take some time to play with the Nematode Game!

In Media & WormPress you can enjoy videos and pictures from our team’s activities.

Lastly, there are things in life outside the lab that can be fascinating, too, so discover our suggestions on things worth exploring beyond research.